Head of Interior Design

Hunter Dunning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design firm based in London is seeking an experienced Head of Interior Design. This role involves leading the design team, managing multiple high-value residential and hospitality projects, and ensuring budget and quality control. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in a luxury design studio and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. Attractive salary and holiday benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 - £60,000

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in a senior interior design role, preferably within a luxury design studio.
• Proven ability to lead multiple high-value projects through all design and delivery phases.
• Strong commercial understanding with experience putting together fee proposals and managing design budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design team across all stages of the project.
• Reviewing and signing off presentations, drawings, and specifications prior to client issue.
• Guiding and mentoring senior and junior designers.
• Overseeing project budgets, departmental forecasting, and profitability.
• Acting as senior client contact, ensuring the highest level of service and communication.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Budget management

Client communication

Mentorship

Organizational skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

EstiMac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

A new Head of Interior Design job is now available with a long‑standing and award‑winning interior design practice based in London. The studio is a top 100 House & Garden design firm focused primarily on residential and hospitality interiors in the UK and overseas. This is an exciting opportunity that combines creative leadership with project and financial oversight.

Established for over 45 years, our client has a world‑renowned sense of style that appeals to both a contemporary and traditional market. Having built a globally recognised brand, including internationally distributed fabric and wallpaper collections, they are now seeking a meticulous and creative Head of Interior Design to join their team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with the directors, guiding the design team across a portfolio of private residential and hospitality projects in the UK and internationally. The ability to inspire and mentor a team while maintaining rigorous control over budgets, timelines, and quality is essential to succeed in this role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading the design team across all stages of the project
• Translating the Creative Director's vision into detailed concepts
• Reviewing and signing off presentations, drawings, and specifications prior to client issue
• Guiding and mentoring senior and junior designers
• Overseeing project budgets, departmental forecasting, and profitability
• Liaising with the MD to ensure accurate billing, time recording, and cost tracking
• Producing all fee proposals and monitoring progress against targets
• Overseeing procurement coordination, ensuring clarity and efficiency between the design, FF&E, and finance teams
• Acting as senior client contact, ensuring the highest level of service and communication
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives, identifying new opportunities and leading proposals and pitches
• Representing the studio, nurturing relationships with clients, suppliers, and collaborators
• Conducting team appraisals, managing recruitment and resourcing with the directors
• Working closely with the Office & Operations Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the studio

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years' experience in a senior interior design role, preferably within a luxury design studio
• Proven ability to lead multiple high‑value projects through all design and delivery phases
• Strong commercial understanding with experience putting together fee proposals and managing design budgets
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Proven experience producing fee proposals and overseeing budgets
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, EstiMac, and Microsoft Office

What you get back

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• Holidays: 28 including BH

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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